#Gold4Newy

[Blackmac79]

SQUADRON STATEMENT: BRING BACK THE GOLDEN YEARS

“Football would be without enjoyment if you removed the possibility of doing something about it”

While we don’t demand fans follow our lead it has been decided by The Squadron FSC that we make a demonstration to show our displeasure at the current running of our club the Newcastle United Jets.

We believe the ideal way without removing our support for the eleven players on the field is that we begin to wear our former colours, gold, on game day. This can be from an old Jersey to a gold t-shirt.
This movement is not confined to the active bays but the whole stadium.

Gold was the colour we wore when we had a club to be proud of and where some of the city’s finest soccer memories have come from.

From our first a-league game in August 05, our grand final win in 2008 and our games in Asia. The memories in gold are endless.

This is not a protest against the colours of the club, more a disapproval at how our club is being run and what it stands for today.

We support the club in victory and defeat but we do not support the way the club is being run at the moment.

We don’t demand ownership changes but we need to see that current management has a real and successful plan for club revival, that the club is being held accountable and providing the best product for all loyal fans throughout the Hunter who back the club.

We as Newcastle United Jets fans are the most loyal fans in the league and deserve so much better.

Wear Gold and

BRING BACK THE GOLDEN YEARS

#Gold4Newy.

Furns will be on 1233 after 5pm today talking this up.

Let's get it going, sharing and getting people involved through your own social media would be appreciated.

[Tommyjet]

Good stuff

[hawk]

nice smooth chat furnz

[GazFish35]

Been on yet? Only just got home to internet

[GazFish35]

If no gold? (mines moth eaten and indecent given my current BMI)

Black?

[hausmann]

I think I've still got a number of those Squadron t-shirts from after the grand final. The ones that celebrated The Squadron-kamikaze-rsr-SHW. Can dig them out if people who don't have gold want to wear one.

[furns]

Audio link if you missed it
https://m.soundcloud.com/1233newcastle/troubles-within-the-newcastle-jets

[WolfMan]

I think I've still got a number of those Squadron t-shirts from after the grand final. The ones that celebrated The Squadron-kamikaze-rsr-SHW. Can dig them out if people who don't have gold want to wear one.

Great idea

[GazFish35]

I think I've still got a number of those Squadron t-shirts from after the grand final. The ones that celebrated The Squadron-kamikaze-rsr-SHW. Can dig them out if people who don't have gold want to wear one.
Would love one!

[redwah]

Audio link if you missed it
https://m.soundcloud.com/1233newcastle/troubles-within-the-newcastle-jets

What about the bloke from the players assoc...does he take us all for idiots or does he work for tinks....no smoke, no fire.

[WolfMan]

What about the bloke from the players assoc...does he take us all for idiots or does he work for tinks....no smoke, no fire.

He has to retain a level of trust with the players. If he spills the beans without the players' consent, he might as well draw up his resignation

[hausmann]

What about the bloke from the players assoc...does he take us all for idiots or does he work for tinks....no smoke, no fire.

Yeah I'm starting to think he's an imposter hired by the Jets Ministry for Information. Turned up to the Player meeting and said "hey guys, I was just up here for the Socceroo game, what's up?" They unloaded and he relayed to Tinks that Clacka and the boys sided with the players and then went on ABC to let everyone know that everything is fine and Tinks knows what he is doing.

[hausmann]

Also love it how that other guy talking to Paul Beven said some rugby league dude once said, "There's nothing that three wins in a row can't fix". That's because that is the exact length of your average rugby league follower's attention span.

[hausmann]

Would love one!
okay I've checked. I've got around 25 of these t-shirts ranging from XL, L, M, S.

Can hand back to Squadron Prez for distribution if you want.

[MFKS]

No issues with the gold

Just confused by the bit in the statement about not demanding ownership change.

I understand you may not wish to be seen pushing this angle but FFS I think we are beyond the stage of giving Tinks another go. I will be wearing the Gold because I want him gone and I view the colour Gold as a colour that was hijacked and taken away from us by this disaster of a regime and I am now refuse to wear his Dog Molester colours he chose for us

[Blackmac79]

**** tinkler.

Happy member?

[plague]

Ok I have 2 questions about this whole saga:
1. Is that Remo Twitter feed legit him?
2. Where are Kasey Wehrmans heavies? Anyone got a number?

[Tommyjet]

We should be planning a party for the next home game.

As if tinks and stubbins will still be around.

[Jeterpool]

Never tear us apart everyone....never tear us apart!

[Hunter403]

Time for some Bowie "Golden Years"

[hawk]

No issues with the gold

Just confused by the bit in the statement about not demanding ownership change.

I understand you may not wish to be seen pushing this angle but FFS I think we are beyond the stage of giving Tinks another go. I will be wearing the Gold because I want him gone and I view the colour Gold as a colour that was hijacked and taken away from us by this disaster of a regime and I am now refuse to wear his Dog Molester colours he chose for us

when the protest started there was some room left for remediation. but not now

[hawk]

What about the bloke from the players assoc...does he take us all for idiots or does he work for tinks....no smoke, no fire.
vivian bloke
i thought the same. apparently he has to blantantly lie to the public to keep his job. Could go into real estate if it doesnt work out

[Jetmaster]

Could we do something on Friday for this, a practice run?

[hawk]

Could we do something on Friday for this, a practice run?

like tinks coffin full of ice cold beers?

[MFKS]

Could we do something on Friday for this, a practice run?

I am all ears.

You want to go the full hog though and not just the gold shirts but bring the tinkler out stubbins out Griff in protest to action before the FFA to let the ****s know that we mean business??

[Jetmaster]

I am all ears.

You want to go the full hog though and not just the gold shirts but bring the tinkler out stubbins out Griff in protest to action before the FFA to let the ****s know that we mean business??

I think that is the point....FFA are no doubt just wishing this will go away until after the Asian Cup is over.

To do something on Friday, in front of all the AFC/FFA suits in attendance, on national and Asia wide television will embarrass them somewhat. Even just gathering on the hill or similar.

[MFKS]

I think that is the point....FFA are no doubt just wishing this will go away until after the Asian Cup is over.

To do something on Friday, in front of all the AFC/FFA suits in attendance, on national and Asia wide television will embarrass them somewhat. Even just gathering on the hill or similar.
I have a ****ing banner and I will get the other **** finished.

It's on

[Thomas477]

I'll be wearing my gold shirt on Friday.

[Jetmaster]

Just gather in gold on the southern hill I reckon, in camera shot.

A simple sign - "FFA, do something".

[MFKS]

Just gather in gold on the southern hill I reckon, in camera shot.

A simple sign - "FFA, do something".

A cardboard sheet from the newsagent with texter message will suffice

Get them happening

[furns]

Just use a bedsheet
One side: FFA - do something
Other side: This is a sheet

[hawk]

Just use a bedsheet
One side: FFA - do something
Other side: This is a sheetfight

.

[Blackmac79]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2847825/fans-plan-golden-protest-over-club/?cs=306


Fans plan golden protest over club

THE Squadron supporters group secretary Toby Mills said Jets fans were the ‘‘real losers’’ in the turmoil consuming the club.

The Squadron on Wednesday called on fans to wear gold shirts in protest against the management of the club.

The Jets wore gold during the first six seasons of the A-League, before owner Nathan Tinkler adopted the Knights colours of red and blue in 2011-12 as part of his ‘‘Team Newcastle’’ vision.

Who do you think is most to blame for the turmoil at the Jets?

The crisis deepened on Wednesday after the Jets said they had sacked players Kew Jaliens, David Carney, Billy Celeski, Joel Griffiths and Adrian Madaschi as well as staff Clayton Zane, Neil Young and Andrew Packer.

‘‘If the issues aren’t sorted out, the real losers are the fans,’’ Mills said. ‘‘We’re the people who have to show up week in week out and put up with this.

‘‘We don’t want to remove our support for the team and club, because you look how it went in North Queensland and the Gold Coast when things went pear-shaped there and people left the club enmasse and they no longer have clubs.’’

The Jets play their next game against Brisbane Roar at Hunter Stadium on February 6. The Squadron’s numbers have slumped in recent seasons, due to the Jets’ form and internal issues.

Mills said he was urging, not just The Squadron, but all Jets fans around the stadium to wear gold and send a clear message to Tinkler and Football Federation Australia.

‘‘What we wanted to do with wearing the gold kits was basically have something that is simple, visual and can be done by the masses,’’ he said.

‘‘Everyone who’s supported the club for years would probably have a gold kit or a piece of gold merchandise they can put on and say, ‘Look, I’m unhappy with how things are going,’ and I would love to see the stadium filled with gold shirts as it would show the football people in Newcastle actually care about the club.’’

It is not known whether Tinkler will be in charge of the Jets by the next home game as the FFA is understood to have set a deadline of Saturday for him to prove he is running the club properly.

Mills said The Squadron did not support nor condemn Tinkler but were demanding professional management of the club.

‘‘It’s the devil you know or the devil you don’t,’’ he said.

‘‘If the FFA take over and sell it to someone who might want to take them to south-west Sydney or somewhere like that, the FFA probably won’t stand in their way.

‘‘If Nathan Tinkler wants to keep the club here and runs it properly, that’s a good thing.’’

The FFA has said it was committed to having a team in Newcastle.




Note: before player sacking occurred.

[plague]

Anyone know what Josh Mitchells Twitter dig at Tinkler was about?
Something about 'the incident with your PA'.

[BodyNovo]

Anyone know what Josh Mitchells Twitter dig at Tinkler was about?
Something about 'the incident with your PA'.

he got his PA pregnant.

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/private-sydney/private-sydney-daddy-days-again-for-nathan-tinkler-20140829-109cao.html

[MFKS]

So to maximise a bit of impact with this protest Friday what say we start at a pre determined time to draw attention away from the game to us.

Kick Off probably not such a good idea as the cameras will stay with the game.

Lets pick a certain minute in the game when the protest starts and the cameras are obliged to show us instead of the game as we are the most poignant thing happening

Lets kick it off in the 8th Minute

[Jetmaster]

Was just thinking exactly the same thing Member.

Ask everyone dressed in gold kit to assemble behind the goal on the southern hill just after kickoff, even those with tickets to the stands and kids especially. The idea being to recreate the incredible harmony of GF day when all types besides active support stood as one behind the goal.

At eight minutes a chant of some type (maybe just the "Jets" chant), placards/tifo raised for one full minute (at least till Fox catches it), applause around the stadium and then everyone can go back to their seats, community job done.

Shame the 2008 pullover doesn't exist anymore.

[pv4]

Fxxx me you're turning into the RBB, memba :rof:

But for real, if we do a Poznan at the 9th minute, singing "Joel Griffo, OLE OLE OLE, Joel Griffo OLE, Joel Griffo OLE OLE" I am 100% in.

[leftrightout]

Someone get onto Griff and shout him a ticket to the game to come protest with us! That would be the ultimate F U!

[pv4]

Someone get onto Griff and shout him a ticket to the game to come protest with us! That would be the ultimate F U!

Current and former Socceroos, plus their families (or, at least I know of one person who is the son of a former Socceroo who gets free tickets for himself and his Dad to every game), get free tickets to any HAL game they want.

[Jeterpool]

So to maximise a bit of impact with this protest Friday what say we start at a pre determined time to draw attention away from the game to us.

Kick Off probably not such a good idea as the cameras will stay with the game.

Lets pick a certain minute in the game when the protest starts and the cameras are obliged to show us instead of the game as we are the most poignant thing happening

Lets kick it off in the 8th Minute

9th minute - for Griffo

[hausmann]

I think that is the point....FFA are no doubt just wishing this will go away until after the Asian Cup is over.

To do something on Friday, in front of all the AFC/FFA suits in attendance, on national and Asia wide television will embarrass them somewhat. Even just gathering on the hill or similar.


So are you talking about doing something at the Oman v Iraq game this Friday and not the Jets game next Friday?

IMO that's inappropriate. For a start, it's not even an FFA game, its an AFC game. So yes, it will be extremely embarrassing for the FFA as they will see it as Aussie fans trying to do something political at an AFC event, so what do expect to get out of it? We need the FFA on side for an ownership transition. We need them to stop giving out the Newcastle license without appropriate due diligence. And when they are just talking about giving Newcastle more Socceroo games in the future, why would you embarrass them?

You are better to hold your powder until the Roar game.

[MFKS]

So are you talking about doing something at the Oman v Iraq game this Friday and not the Jets game next Friday?

IMO that's inappropriate. For a start, it's not even an FFA game, its an AFC game. So yes, it will be extremely embarrassing for the FFA as they will see it as Aussie fans trying to do something political at an AFC event, so what do expect to get out of it? We need the FFA on side for an ownership transition. We need them to stop giving out the Newcastle license without appropriate due diligence. And when they are just talking about giving Newcastle more Socceroo games in the future, why would you embarrass them?

You are better to hold your powder until the Roar game.

Totally disagree. FFA have sat around fiddling while Newy burns.

They are also party to Tinklers rage by ripping him off in the first place

Explain why they deserve preferential treatment??

[belchardo]

I'm with haussman. protest outside the grounds instead of in the grounds, go for major statement at our home game.

[Jetmaster]

I think the full gold protest behind the goal will have more impact at the Roar game...mainly as that is the theme for the night and there will be the full compliment of Jets fans there. Alot of Fridays support will be out of towners and many locals will just watch it on the tele. We would want max numbers behind the goal. Also, as we saw with the pitch invasion the other night, Fox might not be keen on showing something that might go worldwide.

That said, I do feel something should be done this week as FFA suits are in town.

[MFKS]

Was just thinking exactly the same thing Member.

Ask everyone dressed in gold kit to assemble behind the goal on the southern hill just after kickoff, even those with tickets to the stands and kids especially. The idea being to recreate the incredible harmony of GF day when all types besides active support stood as one behind the goal.

At eight minutes a chant of some type (maybe just the "Jets" chant), placards/tifo raised for one full minute (at least till Fox catches it), applause around the stadium and then everyone can go back to their seats, community job done.

Shame the 2008 pullover doesn't exist anymore.

Wrong Song Choice.

8th Minute Song Choice is pretty straight forward.

NTUA

Only thing with it is instead of the word THEY will never tear us apart etc we should replace THEY with TINKLER

Fully agree WLG 9th min Griffo support song. One minute of lets all Jump for Griffo Ole Ole

10th Minute Everyone disperse and go back to watching the game.

2 mins of carnage and the Seccos and Police will not be able to act quickly enough to stop it

[sammydog]

I'm with Haussman as well.

There is a difference between FFA sitting on their arse doing nothing and them making sure everything is legit when they revoke the licence. They act at the wrong point and this drags out for even longer. Why go out of our way to piss them off when we have no idea at what stage they are at behind the scenes.

[hausmann]

Totally disagree. FFA have sat around fiddling while Newy burns.

They are also party to Tinklers rage by ripping him off in the first place

Explain why they deserve preferential treatment??

So send a well reasoned email addressed to David Gallop.

Don't be as irrational and impulsive as our Overlord. We need to keep the license in Newcastle and we need to show the FFA that the Hunter is full of mature and passionate fans that deserve help keeping the license. You want to pull the tigers tail.

[Jeterpool]

Totally disagree. FFA have sat around fiddling while Newy burns.

They are also party to Tinklers rage by ripping him off in the first place

Explain why they deserve preferential treatment??

We don't know what the FFA are doing behind the scenes. They have a vested interest in a successful product because future TV deals are reliant on it.

Also, fail to plan, plan to fail. They'll be getting their ducks in a row and anticipating TInkler's next move. They won't be doing nothing.

[Jeterpool]

I'm with haussman. protest outside the grounds instead of in the grounds, go for major statement at our home game.

+1

Unless Tinkler locks us out of the Brisbane game and plays it behind closed doors!

[Jetmaster]

Should we invite Gypos - they'd miss us if we folded !

:ban:

[hausmann]

If anyone got ripped off in the license transfer, it was Con not Tinkler. I would not say they ripped him off.

A license has a value as has been proven with the sale of Brisbane, Melbourne City and WSW. Maybe Con should have seen the writing on the wall and tried to sell it himself before asking for FFA help, but they didn't advise him or give him an opportunity, unlike Tinkler who has had the club on the market for a while now.

[Wilso8948]

#bringbackCon

[Jeterpool]

Should we invite Gypos - they'd miss us if we folded !

:ban:

I was wondering if we should appeal to the teams playing this weekend to help support us - Wanderers, Nix, City and Roar.

If it were happening to them would we show some solidarity for our fellow supporters?

[q-money]

forget it pal

[MFKS]

So send a well reasoned email addressed to David Gallop.

Don't be as irrational and impulsive as our Overlord. We need to keep the license in Newcastle and we need to show the FFA that the Hunter is full of mature and passionate fans that deserve help keeping the license. You want to pull the tigers tail.

How are we being irrational or impulsive??

I would say we have been quite tolerant of the circus at our club for some time.

Standing up for ourselves isn't immature at all and it is a display that shows we are passionate.


If someone was treating one of the Sydney or Melburn clubs this way they would be all over it in a flash.
But no its Newy and we have been treated as second class citizens by them and made to wait for action.


After yesterdays shenanigans from Tinkler if FFA don't act and respond today they are letting us down big time

[GazFish35]

So are you talking about doing something at the Oman v Iraq game this Friday and not the Jets game next Friday?

IMO that's inappropriate. For a start, it's not even an FFA game, its an AFC game. So yes, it will be extremely embarrassing for the FFA as they will see it as Aussie fans trying to do something political at an AFC event, so what do expect to get out of it? We need the FFA on side for an ownership transition. We need them to stop giving out the Newcastle license without appropriate due diligence. And when they are just talking about giving Newcastle more Socceroo games in the future, why would you embarrass them?

You are better to hold your powder until the Roar game.

this +1000

[redwah]

Aside from the gold shirt protest wouldn't it be an idea to encourage everyone not to make any purchases inside the ground on match day. Surely tinkler generates some revenue from mid strength beer sales.

[scarfy96]

I am with hausmann and Fish on this, I suspect FFA are doing a lot behind the scenes at the moment. Someone has been negotiating with Dundee United for example yet Tinkler is saying not him.

Save it for the Roar game, a lot could unfold in the next 7 days.

[Jeterpool]

I am with hausmann and Fish on this, I suspect FFA are doing a lot behind the scenes at the moment. Someone has been negotiating with Dundee United for example yet Tinkler is saying not him.

Save it for the Roar game, a lot could unfold in the next 7 days.

+1

Anything we do during the ASian Cup could jeopardise ours, and the countries ability to get these sort of tournaments in the future. Let's not be the stain on the competition instead saving our rage for the context of the A-League.

[MFKS]

Not really fussed whether it is 2 20 or 2000

Protest is on regardless.

Protest however you see fit.

[plague]

Not a proper protest til you fight the players imo.

[BodyNovo]

save the rage for the roar.

we can be a lot more organized

[hausmann]

Not really fussed whether it is 2 20 or 2000

Protest is on regardless.

Protest however you see fit.


If you still want to protest, no one can stop you. Just don't associate it with the #Gold4Newy campaign because if you do you will turn a lot of Jets supporters against it.

[BodyNovo]

If you still want to protest, no one can stop you. Just don't associate it with the #Gold4Newy campaign because if you do you will turn a lot of Jets supporters against it.

agree 100%

hold the rage membah

[snake]

spandau ballet

[leftrightout]

Current and former Socceroos, plus their families (or, at least I know of one person who is the son of a former Socceroo who gets free tickets for himself and his Dad to every game), get free tickets to any HAL game they want.

Some one on twitter needs to get onto a few of these guys and ask them to stand with us. Imagine the publicity if we had even one of the sacked players.
Whats the worst that can happen by asking, they say no!
Even if they don't turn up, maybe the can help spread the word!

[GazFish35]

FFA had tinkler lined up before Con fell over.

They're playing the same game now I reckon.


piss off the FFA by emabrassing them at an AFC event, and your risk more than you might think.
theres rumblings in AFC that FFA should be sent packing to OFC and limited posts in ACL, dont go giving the AFC ammunition agaist the FFA and expect the FFA to listent o our issues with Tinkler's methods.


Save it for the first home game, its either all coming to a head by then, or the message will be louder and clearer, start it at he AFC game and the waters get mudied further

[Xander]

Please do not protest the AFC game this Friday. I think most agree that a well planned protest at the Roar game is the best way to go.

[stormypete]

+1

Unless Tinkler locks us out of the Brisbane game and plays it behind closed doors!

+1 ...I'll still wear Gold though (if I can find it??)

[lquiquer]

Gold or Dead

975

[hausmann]

piss off the FFA by emabrassing them at an AFC event, and your risk more than you might think.

Especially if another potential owner from the United Arab Emirates happens to be at the game.

[scarfy96]

From here:
http://footballcentral.com.au/jets-in-turmoil-where-to-next/#.VMmhImiUeSo


With the FFA having recently threatened to step in and take control of the Jets, it appears the Tinkler era is coming to an end at Hunter Stadium. What is not certain, however, is just what lies beyond that for the Jets and their loyal fanbase. Football Central has learnt that FFA CEO David Gallop has been using the Asian Cup as a platform to shop Newcastle to prospective buyers, with an increase in potentially suitable candidates within earshot during the tournament.

One potential buyer is the Thompson family, owners of Scottish Premiership club Dundee United. Fairfax Media reported in December of last year that United Chairman Stephen Thompson had visited Australia “as part of a wide-ranging fact-finding mission”. Thompson served on the United board from 2002 when his family purchased the club, and took over as Chairman at Tannadice in 2008 after the death of his father Eddie.

Two independent sources have told Football Central that the Thompson family are close to taking over control of the Jets, with the framework for a deal with the FFA already in place.

[scarfy96]

Add to that everyone throwing free tickets at this match like there is no tomorrow to try and ensure a good crowd, Gallop will be all over this.

[GazFish35]

cool your jets


etc

[Blackmac79]

I would like to suggest that you guys try to keep it out of this fridays AFC game. But to be honest do what you want. I agree we should wait and hold the rage until brisbane.

[Buddha]

spandau ballet

:rof:

[Bluebeard]

If going back to wearing gold is on the cards then skip bay 60 and assemble in bay 1 and 2 , as a reminder and gesture to better days – there is plenty of room

[hausmann]

spandau ballet

Can SuperDylan do this at karaoke. I would love to see that.

[lquiquer]

If going back to wearing gold is on the cards then skip bay 60 and assemble in bay 1 and 2 , as a reminder and gesture to better days – there is plenty of room

+1 .....i'll definitely join in anyway (60 or 2)

[MFKS]

I say Bay 2

That way it isn't a Squadron thing

[Blackmac79]

The squadron, I can say with almost 100% certainty, will remain in bay60.

We have enough issues with security without giving them a reason to crack down on us.

If others wanted to congregate in bay2, there is no issue with that, however security will probably not allow banners in that area.

[hawk]

Gold or Dead

975

gold or fold

[MFKS]

The squadron, I can say with almost 100% certainty, will remain in bay60.

We have enough issues with security without giving them a reason to crack down on us.

So we get you guys with the riot squad watching every move in case someone tries to kill Stubbins and everyone in Bay 2 can run amok???

Best plan ever.

Tinks police and secco bill Friday week will be huge and send him broke anyway

[hawk]

Fxxx me you're turning into the RBB, memba :rof:

But for real, if we do a Poznan at the 9th minute, singing "Joel Griffo, OLE OLE OLE, Joel Griffo OLE, Joel Griffo OLE OLE" I am 100% in.

can we burn the poznan. makes me sick


So are you talking about doing something at the Oman v Iraq game this Friday and not the Jets game next Friday?

IMO that's inappropriate. For a start, it's not even an FFA game, its an AFC game. So yes, it will be extremely embarrassing for the FFA as they will see it as Aussie fans trying to do something political at an AFC event, so what do expect to get out of it? We need the FFA on side for an ownership transition. We need them to stop giving out the Newcastle license without appropriate due diligence. And when they are just talking about giving Newcastle more Socceroo games in the future, why would you embarrass them?

You are better to hold your powder until the Roar game.

I find this crazy.

This is pandering to the ffa again. A sign of of protest is still appropriate. Doesnt have to be anything big or loud but some sneaky visuals would be great.

the ffa has often been tardy in helping us out from our problems so if they are a little hurt maybe they will step up smartly. Or, if they decide to become unprofessional and call us out it will be business as usual.

Actually our situation has fkd my interest in this cup so all for it.

[Beeen]

can we burn the poznan. makes me sick



I find this crazy.

This is pandering to the ffa again. A sign of of protest is still appropriate. Doesnt have to be anything big or loud but some sneaky visuals would be great.

the ffa has often been tardy in helping us out from our problems so if they are a little hurt maybe they will step up smartly. Or, if they decide to become unprofessional and call us out it will be business as usual.

Actually our situation has fkd my interest in this cup so all for it.

So is this the opportunity you needed to bring in them flares you want to rip?

[Beeen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk8mm1Qmt-Y

[hawk]

Fxxx me you're turning into the RBB, memba :rof:

But for real, if we do a Poznan at the 9th minute, singing "Joel Griffo, OLE OLE OLE, Joel Griffo OLE, Joel Griffo OLE OLE" I am 100% in.


So is this the opportunity you needed to bring in them flares you want to rip?

good grief

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/FVkwvLFe53I/hqdefault.jpg

[MFKS]

can we burn the poznan. makes me sick



I find this crazy.

This is pandering to the ffa again. A sign of of protest is still appropriate. Doesnt have to be anything big or loud but some sneaky visuals would be great.

the ffa has often been tardy in helping us out from our problems so if they are a little hurt maybe they will step up smartly. Or, if they decide to become unprofessional and call us out it will be business as usual.

Actually our situation has fkd my interest in this cup so all for it.

Totally agree

They do nothing for us
They are slow in dealing with this


We are being taken for granted

Why do we owe them anything??


As for the garbage about kicking us out of the AFC they can't.

They need FIFA to approve and that won't happen as the political fall out will be huge


If it embarrasses the FFA so what?? They are allowing the city of Newy and jets fans to suffer and to be embarrassed by Tinkler. They are also responsible for Griff suffering

**** THEM

[hausmann]

As for the garbage about kicking us out of the AFC they can't.

They need FIFA to approve and that won't happen as the political fall out will be huge

Lol. Haven't you seen how FIFA work? It's keep your friends close and enemies even closer. Noone will bat and eyelid.

[hausmann]

If it embarrasses the FFA so what?? They are allowing the city of Newy and jets fans to suffer and to be embarrassed by Tinkler.

What do you expect them to do exactly to stop us from "suffering".

When a club gets an A-League license the roles and responsibilities of the FFA and the club are clearly spelled out in the license agreement. In Tinkler's case, as with others, they paid a lot of money for the license and are entitled to a certain level of autonomy in running the club. The FFA can't tell Tinkler to sack his CEO or Chairman or anything like that, they can only tell him that he has to have a CEO and a Chairman.

The only time the FFA can step in is when a club is bringing the game into disrepute or is breaching the terms of the license agreement. And even then, they have to make sure that they have a course of action to follow. The tv rights agreement says they have to have a 10 team comp. Foxtel won't be happy if they suddenly kick out a team.

General "lack of community engagement" is a nebulous term, so even then they can't do anything except encourage the club to engage their community more.

Just because a club chooses to come last every year, it would still be hard for them to act. They have to prove that the club is not attempting to field a competitive team in specific ways. So if a club is coming last but still winning a few games here and there, and are within salary cap parameters, they can't do anything.

I think you are confusing the current situation of separate legal entities with a kind of franchise system where head office can order the branches around.

I think the FFA finally has grounds to act. Their setting of the 31/1 deadline is evidence of this. Don't do anything silly 1 day before this deadline expires.

Just wait. It will all unfold next week.

[Grimario]

Lol. Haven't you seen how FIFA work? It's keep your friends close and enemies even closer. Noone will bat and eyelid.

Isn't it the someone from AFC that is looking to challenge Blatter?
Isn't it the AFC that is making rumblings about voting Australia out of AFC?

What better way to continue the corruption than tell Blatter you won't oppose his next term if FIFA vote to boot Australia out of AFC.

[MFKS]

What do you expect them to do exactly to stop us from "suffering".

When a club gets an A-League license the roles and responsibilities of the FFA and the club are clearly spelled out in the license agreement. In Tinkler's case, as with others, they paid a lot of money for the license and are entitled to a certain level of autonomy in running the club. The FFA can't tell Tinkler to sack his CEO or Chairman or anything like that, they can only tell him that he has to have a CEO and a Chairman.

The only time the FFA can step in is when a club is bringing the game into disrepute or is breaching the terms of the license agreement. And even then, they have to make sure that they have a course of action to follow. The tv rights agreement says they have to have a 10 team comp. Foxtel won't be happy if they suddenly kick out a team.

General "lack of community engagement" is a nebulous term, so even then they can't do anything except encourage the club to engage their community more.

Just because a club chooses to come last every year, it would still be hard for them to act. They have to prove that the club is not attempting to field a competitive team in specific ways. So if a club is coming last but still winning a few games here and there, and are within salary cap parameters, they can't do anything.

I think you are confusing the current situation of separate legal entities with a kind of franchise system where head office can order the branches around.

I think the FFA finally has grounds to act. Their setting of the 31/1 deadline is evidence of this. Don't do anything silly 1 day before this deadline expires.

Just wait. It will all unfold next week.

So you put all your faith in an organisation who is responsible for a inflicting Tinkler upon us has forced his hand to stay and than has done nothing to deal with the issues he has inflicted on the code and the game?? If Tinkler has breached his licence as you reckon he has why wait until next week?? If it is to keep a lid on shit cause the Asian Cup is on and then act next week then they are actually not doing their job. By not acting they are the allowing the clubs name and the HAL to be dragged through the mud by Tinkler

Anyway I think we are getting off track here anyway. The gripe isn't with the FFA anyway. It is with Tinkler and Stubbins.

FFA are a small part player in this my point is they are not without a share of culpability in the equation. Due to their culpability and lack of prompt action they ain't on the ball. Courtesy to them should not be forthcoming when they are not showing us any

[MFKS]

Isn't it the someone from AFC that is looking to challenge Blatter?
Isn't it the AFC that is making rumblings about voting Australia out of AFC?

What better way to continue the corruption than tell Blatter you won't oppose his next term if FIFA vote to boot Australia out of AFC.
No it isn't the AFC wanting Australia Out. It is a few Arab countries who were the dumb ****s who let us in in the first place and are now regretting it as we have swallowed up a WC berth and with Sth Korea and Japan having a mortgage on 2 others it means the rest of them are playing for one. Just a case of sour grapes from a few and the gripe isn't going anywhere.

[hausmann]

No it isn't the AFC wanting Australia Out. It is a few Arab countries who were the dumb ****s who let us in in the first place and are now regretting it as we have swallowed up a WC berth and with Sth Korea and Japan having a mortgage on 2 others it means the rest of them are playing for one. Just a case of sour grapes from a few and the gripe isn't going anywhere.

Plus our response to Qatar winning the 2022 World Cup hosting rights. Should have kept our mouths shut.

[WolfMan]

No it isn't the AFC wanting Australia Out. It is a few Arab countries who were the dumb ****s who let us in in the first place and are now regretting it as we have swallowed up a WC berth and with Sth Korea and Japan having a mortgage on 2 others it means the rest of them are playing for one. Just a case of sour grapes from a few and the gripe isn't going anywhere.

Have recently heard the campaign is gathering momentum/support

[furns]

It's a non event. It won't happen.

[furns]

Just retweeted a nice little guardian article on Tinklers time in charge of Jets & Knights.

[BodyNovo]

977

Doesn't have to be confined to bay 60, but I would love if everyone could make it for the beginning of the game in one area.

Let's do this

[Blackmac79]

Can't wait to wear my gold again.

[lquiquer]

977

Doesn't have to be confined to bay 60, but I would love if everyone could make it for the beginning of the game in one area.

Let's do this

Planning on watching the game from bay 60 If they let us in????!!! #Gold4Newy

[Bon]

Can't wait to wear my gold again.

I'm just hoping that my C-Cups aren't going to be straining the old gold shirt.. It's been a while since I've put that badboy on..

[Jeterpool]

I'm just hoping that my C-Cups aren't going to be straining the old gold shirt.. It's been a while since I've put that badboy on..

I'm the opposite - I've lost weight since I had mine and it swims on me!

[pv4]

The last time I was wearing my gold jersey I met Ljubo, got a photo, he signed it, and gave me a hug. It's been retired ever since :rof:

But this might be an occasion I can drag it out of the wardrobe!

[Bon]

The last time I was wearing my gold jersey I met Ljubo, got a photo, he signed it, and gave me a hug. It's been retired ever since :rof:

But this might be an occasion I can drag it out of the wardrobe!

Speaking of which.. Where is Ljubo right now? Can we get him back, in some sort of stylish, arty outfit with a trim of gold, banging the drum again?

[BodyNovo]

i'm down to the last one that will fit me and thats the ACL away kit, which is also my fav

[Rocknerd]

Can't wait to wear my gold again. hopefully I'll be cracking mine out again too. It depends on what the minister of finance can find in the budget

[Jetmaster]

For those that have no gold I would suggest at least wear the E&C.

No to HSG red/blue.

[WolfMan]

Will be donning the replica KB strip tonight in lieu of gold

[Couscous]

http://www.glowwithus.com/images/Mardi-Gras2.jpg

[boz-monaut]

if you're going to post gold láme then the rule clearly states that it has to be Kylie Minogue's arse

[Grimario]

if you're going to post gold láme then the rule clearly states that it has to be Kylie Minogue's arse

Nah.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nxkToh8cxaU/S8xckoOuKyI/AAAAAAAAAWA/aJFG_ywqjGo/s1600/golddust.jpg

[Jetmaster]

if you're going to post gold láme then the rule clearly states that it has to be Kylie Minogue's arse

Indeed...

http://www.alexandraspargo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Kylies-Gold-Shorts-14-e1314226636792.jpg

[Merlot]

Great run of gold themed songs on 1233 this morning.

[belchardo]

https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/3GGsWIx2q2oK7RcZX8nXNvQ7YdsSLTZKXx6XxFjVlbS3R3Wnbd k5oSLcZd2_KZ9GsRt8zlZ6-HL9aeine7uFQYzsTLXO4mc1Z6vTh_I5ymAckfUAB0tLMzlATLb him6mHJezUtSZInnuMwYGtpHehVXK=s0-d-e1-ft#http://image.tmclient.ticketmaster.com/lib/fe8f15737063027b71/m/1/NEWJETS-2015-Show+copy.jpg

what a bunch of turds. this really gets my goat.

[westjet]

Is the players warming up in gold shirts just a tinkler **** you to the protest or do they usually warm up in that shirt?

[belchardo]

Usually do warm up in that shirt

[howardyou]

if you're going to post gold láme then the rule clearly states that it has to be Kylie Minogue's arse

Instructions unclear. Did you say gold lama?

985

[sammydog]

Is the players warming up in gold shirts just a tinkler **** you to the protest or do they usually warm up in that shirt?

they usually warm up that way. The Gold flag though appeared to be a **** you, as did all the promoting of gold mech (even if some of it was blue) in the lead up to the match.

[Jeterpool]

Healthy turn out of gold tonight

[furns]

I would estimate a good 70% were in the Gold. Fantastic response although it appears just over 3000 people didn't get the memo about not boycotting and supporting the team through thick and thin.

[MFKS]

I would estimate a good 70% were in the Gold. Fantastic response although it appears just over 3000 people didn't get the memo about not boycotting and supporting the team through thick and thin.

Plastic Fans etc :facepalm:

[Premy]

3000 Fairweather fans need to have a look good look in mirror.

Before anyone goes of with the predictable "what makes you think your a better fan then everyone else".
Of course there are reason you can't make games but lets face in the 3000 that didn't show up/boycott/couldn't be bothered are an embarrassment to our club culture and themselves.
FFS what don't they understand of NEVER TEAR US APART?

So when things turn around and this 3-4000 fans come back to games are we ment to welcome them with open arms?
Yet if we turn our backs on the 3000 that abandoned our club we cop the backlash of "what makes you think you are a better fan". Makes me sick these fairweathers think they are supporting the club.

If you can't take me at my worst, then you don't deserve me at my best.

[WolfMan]

Surely you can understand their frustration though. They may feel that not showing up is a clearer indication of their unwillingness to put up with Tinkler et al. While it's sad to see even more empty seats than usual, I can't begrudge anyone the right to vote with their feet.

[plague]

3000 Fairweather fans need to have a look good look in mirror.

Before anyone goes of with the predictable "what makes you think your a better fan then everyone else".
Of course there are reason you can't make games but lets face in the 3000 that didn't show up/boycott/couldn't be bothered are an embarrassment to our club culture and themselves.
FFS what don't they understand of NEVER TEAR US APART?

So when things turn around and this 3-4000 fans come back to games are we ment to welcome them with open arms?
Yet if we turn our backs on the 3000 that abandoned our club we cop the backlash of "what makes you think you are a better fan". Makes me sick these fairweathers think they are supporting the club.

If you can't take me at my worst, then you don't deserve me at my best.

Fight the good fight brah.
I reackon next time we make the semis they should only sell tix to the well 'ard lot who stuck solid.
Lock the gates on the rest of em.
4,000 might look poor on TV but it will send a clear message that we are a club of values.
Maybe we can let in the plastic fans in they either write a letter of apology or stand up in front of the playing group one by one and beg for forgiveness.

[plague]

Actually has anyone thought about public executions (ISIS style) for these 'plastic fans'?
Maybe get something going in Wheeler place to send a clear message to anyone considering deserting.

[MFKS]

3000 Fairweather fans need to have a look good look in mirror.

Before anyone goes of with the predictable "what makes you think your a better fan then everyone else".
Of course there are reason you can't make games but lets face in the 3000 that didn't show up/boycott/couldn't be bothered are an embarrassment to our club culture and themselves.
FFS what don't they understand of NEVER TEAR US APART?

So when things turn around and this 3-4000 fans come back to games are we ment to welcome them with open arms?
Yet if we turn our backs on the 3000 that abandoned our club we cop the backlash of "what makes you think you are a better fan". Makes me sick these fairweathers think they are supporting the club.

If you can't take me at my worst, then you don't deserve me at my best.

:thumbsup:


**** them

They deserve all the abuse they get about their plasticity.

Plastic Fans the lot of them.

[Premy]

Surely you can understand their frustration though. They may feel that not showing up is a clearer indication of their unwillingness to put up with Tinkler et al. While it's sad to see even more empty seats than usual, I can't begrudge anyone the right to vote with their feet.

I understand the frustration.

As to not showing up to show an unwillingness to put up with Tinkler? Sorry but I and I dont believe anyone else ever went to games beforehand to show it as a willingness to put up with Tinkler, so why does not showing up show an unwillingness? I go to games to support the Club, in my opinion the Club is not Tinklers it's ours.

It's not just sad seeing more empty seats it's embarrassing, one thing we did have on the Gypos was better support now if these figures keep up we will be the laughing stock to rival fans.
As to begrudging them, are we ment to just forget the embarrassment when things get better and welcome them back after they abandoned us?

[GazFish35]

I'm confused.
I saw thousands and thousands of plastic fans last night.
Looked like Melb heart fans

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Is the plan for the Gold4Newy campaign to continue until we (hopefully) see a change of ownership?

[sammydog]

I ditched red/blue months ago and won't be going back.

[GazFish35]

Is the plan for the Gold4Newy campaign to continue until we (hopefully) see a change of ownership?
It wasn't about changing ownership.
It was about changing the way the owner does his business.
Though that in itself may mean an ownership change is needed.

[Jetmaster]

Quite enjoyed wearing the old Reebok strip.....good quality, still looks mint.

[sammydog]

Getting all the old kit out though, the gold material used in Season 1 was the best, after that it gradually lost its shine as the colour used changed.

[BodyNovo]

I understand the frustration.

As to not showing up to show an unwillingness to put up with Tinkler? Sorry but I and I dont believe anyone else ever went to games beforehand to show it as a willingness to put up with Tinkler, so why does not showing up show an unwillingness? I go to games to support the Club, in my opinion the Club is not Tinklers it's ours.

It's not just sad seeing more empty seats it's embarrassing, one thing we did have on the Gypos was better support now if these figures keep up we will be the laughing stock to rival fans.
As to begrudging them, are we ment to just forget the embarrassment when things get better and welcome them back after they abandoned us?

Last night for the first time I actually felt as though it wasn't our team and in fact was tinklers, the sackings, the game, it had a real bad feeling and like jeterpool said in the other thread I didn't get super enjoyment out of our equaliser

Might have just been last night but it wasn't a good sign

[MFKS]

Last night for the first time I actually felt as though it wasn't our team and in fact was tinklers, the sackings, the game, it had a real bad feeling and like jeterpool said in the other thread I didn't get super enjoyment out of our equaliser

Might have just been last night but it wasn't a good sign

It is always OUR TEAM don't ever forget that.

Thinking it is his is letting him win.

He is just the bloke who "occasionally" pays the bills.

The team belongs to the fans.


ALWAYS HAS
ALWAYS WILL

[Skirt Boy]

It is always OUR TEAM don't ever forget that.

Thinking it is his is letting him win.

He is just the bloke who "occasionally" pays the bills.

The team belongs to the fans.


ALWAYS HAS
ALWAYS WILL

You sound like a ****ing Knights supporter FFS

[snake]

3000 Fairweather fans need to have a look good look in mirror.

Before anyone goes of with the predictable "what makes you think your a better fan then everyone else".
Of course there are reason you can't make games but lets face in the 3000 that didn't show up/boycott/couldn't be bothered are an embarrassment to our club culture and themselves.
FFS what don't they understand of NEVER TEAR US APART?

So when things turn around and this 3-4000 fans come back to games are we ment to welcome them with open arms?
Yet if we turn our backs on the 3000 that abandoned our club we cop the backlash of "what makes you think you are a better fan". Makes me sick these fairweathers think they are supporting the club.

If you can't take me at my worst, then you don't deserve me at my best.

lol anger misplaced. there is no 3-4000. these are the numbers we have been getting for most of the year. the reporting is being forced to be more honest now the azn cup was here, so people could re-calibrate their crowd counting skills.

why don't the numbers match the total memberships? maybe the same reason snowball II voted for sideshow bob :rof:

[MFKS]

lol anger misplaced. there is no 3-4000. these are the numbers we have been getting for most of the year. the reporting is being forced to be more honest now the azn cup was here, so people could re-calibrate their crowd counting skills.

why don't the numbers match the total memberships? maybe the same reason snowball II voted for sideshow bob :rof:

Last hight the crowd was noticeably less than the rest of the ALeague season

They may be fudging numbers according to the Asian Cup crowds but last nights effort was easily 30-40% down on normal

[snake]

Last hight the crowd was noticeably less than the rest of the ALeague season

They may be fudging numbers according to the Asian Cup crowds but last nights effort was easily 30-40% down on normal

sth, east and nort were within 1 sigma of their mean. easily.

west no comment. but by the number and of seats, had needed to be basically at capacity for most of the reported "numbers" you've all choked down all year.

face it, you've been lied to to make the clubs situation seem better than it is.

[Hunter403]

Have never owned a red and blue shirt and never will. I have emerald and cinnamon. Would buy a gold kit if I could.

[MFKS]

Have never owned a red and blue shirt and never will. I have emerald and cinnamon. Would buy a gold kit if I could.

So would I.

Any chance our local history man Todd be able to get a replica gold kit happening like he did with the KB kits??
In the current climate would be a "gold"mine literally

[GazFish35]

So would I.

Any chance our local history man Todd be able to get a replica gold kit happening like he did with the KB kits??
In the current climate would be a "gold"mine literally

I would imagine the ffa hold the trademarks, so chances would be slim.

and todd's at work for the next few months anyway

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

It wasn't about changing ownership.
It was about changing the way the owner does his business.
Though that in itself may mean an ownership change is needed.

Same thing in my opinion...Tinkler may play the game for a short period, but will fall back into old habits soon enough.

[militiamon]

If the team isn't there to win, why should we be there to watch?

Agreed with earlier comments by Body and Jeterpool. It doesn't feel like our team anymore.

Didn't recognise half the players playing for us last night.
Hate the coach.
The players have no connection with the fans.
Everything the club does or says is embarrassing.

The name is the only thing that remains from the team I used to support.

10 guys will probably get their heads kicked for supporting their football team next week, and no one will give a shit.

[380]

If the team isn't there to win, why should we be there to watch?

Agreed with earlier comments by Body and Jeterpool. It doesn't feel like our team anymore.

Didn't recognise half the players playing for us last night.
Hate the coach.
The players have no connection with the fans.
Everything the club does or says is embarrassing.

The name is the only thing that remains from the team I used to support.

10 guys will probably get their heads kicked for supporting their football team next week, and no one will give a shit.

This

[hawk]

10 guys will probably get their heads kicked for supporting their football team next week, and no one will give a shit.

Thats ok but when it comes to funny banners cops are all over it.

[Jetmaster]

sth, east and nort were within 1 sigma of their mean. easily.

west no comment. but by the number and of seats, had needed to be basically at capacity for most of the reported "numbers" you've all choked down all year.

face it, you've been lied to to make the clubs situation seem better than it is.

What utter bollox....noticeably smaller crowd last night.

[GazFish35]

My missus owned a sigma when we were first courting.
Oh what we got up to within 1 sigma. Some of it was mean.

[Grimario]

My missus owned a sigma when we were first courting.
Oh what we got up to within 1 sigma. Some of it was mean.

Something something all over her bell curve something something.

[furns]

:roflz:

[GazFish35]

Something something all over her bell curve something something.

We'd often engage in activities not considered a standard deviation

[sammydog]

sth, east and nort were within 1 sigma of their mean. easily.

No way was the eastern stand even close to what it has been at previous rounds this season. It was noticeably sparse.

[Beeen]

10 guys will probably get their heads kicked for supporting their football team next week, and no one will give a shit.

Sorry i'm away this weekend guys.

[Jeterpool]

We'd often engage in activities not considered a standard deviation

What a way to proposition

[hawk]

sth, east and nort were within 1 sigma of their mean. easily.

west no comment. but by the number and of seats, had needed to be basically at capacity for most of the reported "numbers" you've all choked down all year.

face it, you've been lied to to make the clubs situation seem better than it is.


Of course its always been lies. The promises of strong management, recruitment, ownership caring.

[lquiquer]

Of course its always been lies. The promises of strong management, recruitment, ownership caring.

Yep .... lies lies lies..... Sorry for plagiarism Member...

[MFKS]

Yep .... lies lies lies..... Sorry for plagiarism Member...

That's why I used those words.

They were so fitting for not just Tinkler Stubbins and all the clowns who have worked for HSG

All they have ever done is ****ing lie to us by either doing it directly or not being honest and telling the truth when the opportunity was available to them but instead giving us what information they want.

[furns]

Sorry i'm away this weekend guys.

It's your MMA mate we really need :wink:

[MFKS]

It's your MMA mate we really need :wink:

I would have thought he would be a certainty to come and looking for a bit of retribution??

[Beeen]

It's your MMA mate we really need :wink:

Yes very true. Anyone want my St Pauli flag for this weekend? Anyone else practicing MMA?

That's probably a silly question. Too many Newy legends concerned with MDMA.

[hawk]

It's your MMA mate we really need :wink:

Only to deal with some of their aids ridden fans who have nothing better to do

[hawk]

Yes very true. Anyone want my St Pauli flag for this weekend? Anyone else practicing MMA?

That's probably a silly question. Too many Newy legends concerned with MDMA.

yeah pass it on

[hausmann]

If anyone wants the last of the 20 or so United We Stand supporter t-shirts from the 2008 grand final let me know. You will have to pick them up from me and distribute them. If I don't here anything by the end of today I will bin them.

[BodyNovo]

If anyone wants the last of the 20 or so United We Stand supporter t-shirts from the 2008 grand final let me know. You will have to pick them up from me and distribute them. If I don't here anything by the end of today I will bin them.

i think there is a big bag of them at the tenz still haus.

sorry to hear we are losing you. but i completely understand.

[Premy]

If anyone wants the last of the 20 or so United We Stand supporter t-shirts from the 2008 grand final let me know. You will have to pick them up from me and distribute them. If I don't here anything by the end of today I will bin them.

I'll grab them from you, where can I pick them up from?

[hausmann]

I'll grab them from you, where can I pick them up from?

Just PM me and I'll give you my details.

[joel31]

If anyone wants the last of the 20 or so United We Stand supporter t-shirts from the 2008 grand final let me know. You will have to pick them up from me and distribute them. If I don't here anything by the end of today I will bin them.
can I get one at the Wanderers game on Saturday

[380]

Just PM me and I'll give you my details.


PM Sent

Cheers

[ToddG NBUnited]

Have never owned a red and blue shirt and never will. I have emerald and cinnamon. Would buy a gold kit if I could.

i might be able to help you out with a gold kit, what size are you after?

[Hunter403]

i might be able to help you out with a gold kit, what size are you after?

Extra large.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

I too have out worn my old gold kit...if anyone has a small or medium mens they want rid of give me a shout.....